KElyas
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I've heard this a few tims and am wondering if it's true and why so
Sorry, but I totally disagree with the previous two posts.
I've used all sorts of headphones outdoors, open and closed, and IMO a bass heavy presentation DOES help.
Sure, if you turn up your headphone to ear-bleeding volume, it doesn't matter. But if like me you listen at lower volumes and care for your hearing, the first thing you'll notice when you get out onto a busy street is that you can't hear the bass as clearly (if at all) especially if it's an open or semi-open design.
Closed headphones are less problematic, but still benefit from a clear deep bass presentation if they don't have active noise cancelling.
I don't think open and semi open headphones are meant for street use.